Onboard Solutions

For coverage, capacity, and quality of experience, a single network isn’t enough to provide the experience your passengers expect. SES’s multi-orbit blended network provides the best of geostationary orbit (GEO) and low-Earth orbit (LEO) constellations. 

• GEO satellites provide redundant, high-throughput coverage for high-density areas.
• LEO satellites provide pole-to-pole coverage with the lowest latency to power the snappiest applications. 

Beyond the network, delivering exceptional inflight experiences that meet the needs of airlines, passengers, and crews requires seamless interaction between access technologies, in-cabin networks, and system software.

SES ESA: The Multi-orbit Satellite Solution

Supporting both linefit and retrofit installations, SES’s Electronically Steered Array (ESA) antenna is the first commercially available antenna to operate between LEO and GEO satellites. ESA delivers reliability and consistency along with low latency so your passengers can text, browse, or stream wherever they’re flying. And, with speeds up to 275Mbps, passengers have a snappier inflight experience. 

ESA At-a-Glance

• Lightweight construction with no moving parts
• Low-profile design – less than three inches tall
• Sustainable technology – save approximately $40,000 per aircraft annually with less oil usage